Scallops, so often considered a special occasion dish, get the weeknight treatment here with tiny bay scallops in a Cuban-inspired sofrito. The week also features a seared steak with smoky Bourbon sauce and a healthy Asian chicken soup. Get the shopping list here (ingredients for suggested side dishes not included on the list).
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RecipeSofrito Scallops with Saffron Rice
Used with everything from beans to meat to fish, the versatile tomato-based sauce called sofrito is the soul of Latin American and Caribbean food. In this Cuban-inspired dish, bay scallops are tossed in the hot sofrito and then served with saffron-infused rice.
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RecipeAsian Chicken and Daikon Radish Soup
Prized for its sweet, subtle flavor, daikon radish is popular in many Asian cuisines. Here, it adds a bit of crunch to a healthful chicken soup. -
RecipeBourbon-Chipotle Rib-Eye Steak
Here’s a great way to cook a thick rib-eye indoors: Sear it in a cast-iron skillet, then finish it in a hot oven. The smoky, boozy sauce is made right in the pan.
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RecipeMushroom Ragoût with Cheese Ravioli
Though delicious made with cremini mushrooms alone, this one-pan sauce is even more spectacular if you use a mix of mushrooms. -
RecipePoached Eggs with Creamy Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
Brussels sprouts and eggs may seem like a surprising combination, but in this classy version of poached eggs on toast they make a perfect pair.
